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PWR 179P

1976 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,530 mi
Last recorded2,530 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWR 179P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 2,530 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 78,462 miles

Battery insecure

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF NEARSIDE INDICATORS.

Intermittent oeration of hazard warning switch.

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front axle swivel - leaking grease.

Offside seat belt twisted.

Registration lamp dim.

Front brake imbalance - pulling to left slightly.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 78,462 miles

Battery insecure

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF NEARSIDE INDICATORS.

Intermittent oeration of hazard warning switch.

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front axle swivel - leaking grease.

Offside seat belt twisted.

Registration lamp dim.

Front brake imbalance - pulling to left slightly.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,092 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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PWR 179P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 48,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWR 179P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 50 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PWR 179P registered?

PWR 179P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is PWR 179P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWR 179P shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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